Andy Jayne reports that an
Ortolan Bunting was found early this afternoon by Richard Castle. Andy relocated the bird by the Brick Field silage/muck heap at 17.15 and it was still there when he left at 18.45. Given the gap of nine days and the different location, it seems highly likely that this was an additional bird to those seen 11–16 September. One of Andy's record shots is below and comparison of plumage details with the photos from 11 Sep appears to confirm this is indeed a new bird.
Friday also saw a very busy day's ringing for the team, with Chris Dee reporting that 326 birds were ringed, including 232
Swallows and 23
House Martins. Altogether an estimated 5,000
Swallows and 100
House Martins and 500
Meadow Pipits passed through during the day, making it the biggest diurnal movement so far this autumn. Other sightings included a
Merlin, a
Reed Warbler, a
Garden Warbler, 12
Stonechats, 3
Whinchats, 2
Firecrests, a
Yellow Wagtail, 4
Spotted Flycatchers, a
Lesser Redpoll and flyover
Golden Plover and
Tree Pipit.
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| Ortolan Bunting, Brick Field, 25 Sep. © Andy Jayne |
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| Whinchat, Quarter Wall, 25 Sep. © Andy Jayne |
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